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Students race to pole position in world's first low carbon racing event - 24 Jul 2008
Challenge for students to build and compete in a Formula One style competition at Silverstone

Tesco gets green light for straw-powered combined heat and power plant - 18 Jul 2008
Supermarket giant's Yorkshire distribution centre to be powered by straw

EU must stand up to scaremongering on emissions trading, says coalition - 17 Jul 2008
Alliance calls for 'no compromise' on EU ETS

Fragmented regulation undermines government's green building agenda, claims report - 16 Jul 2008
Robust regulatory action is called for, says coalition of companies and eco groups

Biofuels' introduction in the UK should be slowed down, says Gallagher Report - 08 Jul 2008
Study warns that uncontrolled expansion and use of biofuels could drive "unsustainable land use change"

Environmental Industries Commission launches survey of environmental industry - 08 Jul 2008
Opportunity to comment on the success of government polices to promote green collar jobs

Biofuels responsible for food crisis, claims World Bank report - 04 Jul 2008
Plant-derived fuels are accused of having forced global prices up by 75%

Government publishes renewable energy policy - 26 Jun 2008
Industry warns 'no time to delay' in implementing proposals

Launch of the world's first independent carbon credit ratings service - 25 Jun 2008
The Credit Ratings Agency revealed that more than 300 carbon offsetting projects have an average issuance success of just above 70% - which means a large number of carbon credit schemes are currently delivering 30% less than what they promise

Application for a judicial review of the government's eco-town process has been formally lodged - 25 Jun 2008
Government's consultation process accused of being a sham

Carbon Trust launches standard - 24 Jun 2008
Campaign challenges businesses to end 'greenwash'

CBI sets out ideas for next phase of EU's emissions trading - 23 Jun 2008
In a new report published today (Monday, 23 June), the CBI calls on European policymakers to take steps necessary for business to give its full support to the third phase of the emissions trading scheme (ETS)

Redruth implements sustainable town lighting renovation plan - 23 Jun 2008
The exterior of each LED-lit building lit in Redruth is estimated to have a total energy usage of less than 100W

ISSEANE green energy centre opens in Paris - 20 Jun 2008
Centre comprises an energy from waste (EfW) incineration facility with a capacity of 460,000 tonnes per year, as well as a recycling centre capable of handling 55,000 tonnes of materials per year

Three-wheeled CityTrike hits London streets - 20 Jun 2008
Bulk and multi-drop deliveries up to 250kg made under human steam

Green collar jobs stand up to the credit crunch - 17 Jun 2008
Recruitment specialist survey shows a continuing rise in CSR positions

Businesses rely on employees to 'green' offices - 17 Jun 2008
Businesses claim that environmental improvements are being avoided by their management teams due to anticipated costs

Biomass power station to be built in Lincolnshire - 16 Jun 2008
Planning permission also granted to build an additional biomass processing facility and bioethanol and biodiesel refinery

UK's future for electricity is dark, dirty and costly, says Renewable Energy Foundation - 23 May 2008
Government accused of indecision, negligence and clumsy intervention

Planned eco-town at Long Marston to be challenged - 22 May 2008
Campaign accuses government of not carrying out a thorough consultation